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Dental Hygiene Schools in Oregon

Oregon has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools. Of these, 4 offer an associate degree and 2 offer a bachelor's. Each school is in a different city.

In-state tuition and fees run from $5,040 to $54,466 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 160 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Oregon

6 programs · 6 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Oregon
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Lane Community CollegeEugeneEugene
  • Associate
$5,879$12,48517
Mt Hood Community CollegeGreshamGresham
  • Associate
$5,175$9,67518
Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath FallsKlamath Falls
  • Bachelor's
$12,687$35,59258
Pacific UniversityHillsboroHillsboro
  • Bachelor's
$54,466Same31
Portland Community CollegePortlandPortland
  • Associate
$5,040$10,08036
Rogue Community CollegeWhite CityWhite City
  • Associate
$5,184$6,192None reported†

* Tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates, 2023–24, for the whole school, not the dental hygiene program, which adds instruments, uniforms, and exam fees. Source: IPEDS, which also supplies degrees and graduates (2023–24, CIP 51.0602). † None reported: the school listed the program but reported no graduates for 2023–24, which is common for new programs. Confirm accreditation on CODA's program finder.

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Dental hygiene school in Oregon: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Oregon?

Oregon has 6 dental hygiene programs at 6 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, 2 schools offer a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Oregon?

It depends on the degree. ADEA reports the average associate program takes 2 years (84 credit hours) and the average bachelor's takes 4 years (120 credit hours). Most programs also require prerequisite courses first, so plan on about 3 years in total for an associate path.

ADEA: dental hygiene programs
How much does dental hygiene school cost in Oregon?

In-state tuition and fees at Oregon schools with a dental hygiene program run from $5,040 to $54,466 a year (median $5,532, IPEDS, 2023–24). That's whole-school tuition, not program cost. Dental hygiene programs add instruments, uniforms, and exam fees, so ask each program for its total cost.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Oregon?

Not for your first license. Entry-level programs include hands-on clinical training with patients, so you attend in person, though some schools teach part of the coursework online. Online degree-completion (RDH to bachelor's) programs are for hygienists who are already licensed.

How do I become a dental hygienist in Oregon?

Finish an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and a clinical exam Oregon accepts (ADEX or CRDTS), then apply for your Oregon license. Oregon also requires a jurisprudence exam.

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